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OE12 OEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,215 mi
Last recorded105,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 OEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 105,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 94,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear differential oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,545 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,308 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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OE12 OEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE12 OEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE12 OEC registered?

OE12 OEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is OE12 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 OEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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